// Owlboy(2016)

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About Owlboy

Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounters, and burdens no one should have to bear.

Release Date

Nov 1, 2016

Developer

D-Pad Studio

Publishers

SOEDESCO Publishing

Owlboy FAQ & buying guide

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Is Owlboy worth buying?

CriticalPixel community

77/100

1 review

Steam

83.61% positive

'Very Positive', 6,095 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

89/100

13 critics

What Steam players say about Owlboy77/100

by CriticalPixel

What is Owlboy about?

From Wikipedia: "Owlboy is set in the land of the sky; the islands of the world below have been separated by a catastrophic event. The player controls a boy named Odus, who is a member of an owl–human hybrid race called the Owls. When Otus' village is attacked by a band of pirates, he sets out on a journey to save it from them."

Pixel GraphicsAdventureIndiePlatformerMetroidvania2DStory RichAtmospheric

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Owlboy?

Right now the lowest price for Owlboy we're tracking is $3.30 at Gamivo — 83% below Steam's $19.99. We compare 3 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Owlboy has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Owlboy is $2.98 at Gamivo on July 2, 2026. The current best price is about 11% above that low.

Is Owlboy worth buying?

Based on 1 community review on CriticalPixel, Owlboy has an average score of 77.0/100. Read the individual reviews on this page to see what players liked and disliked.

When was Owlboy released?

Owlboy released on November 1, 2016, developed by D-Pad Studio and published by SOEDESCO Publishing, D-Pad Studio.

What platforms is Owlboy available on?

Owlboy is available on PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do Owlboy prices drop?

Owlboy last hit a new low of $2.98 on July 2, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $3.30. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Owlboy?

The cheapest Owlboy price right now is $3.30 at Gamivo, 83% below the Steam price.

Owlboy price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
GamivoBest price	Steam · Global	—	$3.30	Buy Owlboy at Gamivo
Steam	Steam	—	$19.99	Buy Owlboy at Steam
Green Man Gaming	Steam · North America	—	$19.99	Buy Owlboy at Green Man Gaming

All-time low: $2.98 at Gamivo on Jul 2, 2026 — the current best price is 11% above it.

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